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What is another name for E isomerism?
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What is another name for Z isomerism?
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What is E/Z isomerism a type of?
Stereoisomerism
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What causes E/Z isomerism?
Restricted rotation around the C=C double bond.
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What is an E isomer?
When the functional groups are on the opposite sides.
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What is a Z isomer?
When the functional groups are on the same side.
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Define the term 'Stereoisomers'
Isomers that have the same structural formula but a different arrangement in space.
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What is additional polymerisation?
When the double bond in alkenes open up and join together to make long chains called polymers.
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What are co-polymers?
Polymers made up from more than one type of monomer that are joined up in a random order.
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What are thermoplastic polymers?
Polymers that don't have cross-linking between chains, they are only held together by weak intermolecular forces. This means the plastic is easy to melt as the forces are easily overcome.
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What are thermosetting polymers?
Polymers that are held together by cross-linking chains in a 3D giants covalent structure. They don't soften when heated, and they are strong, hard, rigid and insoluble.
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